Ever wondered how the orientation of your home affects its comfort and energy efficiency? In this episode we explore why the direction your living areas face is crucial. Discover how to find the north point and the benefits of positioning your living areas to maximize natural light. We’ll also explain how an engineering plan can help you design a floor plan that works with your block’s orientation, plus a quick tip to help you determine the best layout for your home.
Timestamps:
1:42 - Out of sight, out of mind describes a lot of people's approach to orientation.
2:22 - Orientation does matter, here’s why.
4:16 - Let’s start with the basics
4:20 - Find the north point, and ideally aim to have your living areas face north.
6:43 - How an engineering plan will help you work out a suitable floorplan design.
13:24 - Colin’s quick tip for determining the best design for block orientation.
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